The Toronto Star writes: WhalePower Corp. of Toronto has spent the past year gathering data on how its new bumpy-edged blade design, which mimics the way tubercle-lined humpback flippers move through water, can improve wind turbines and fans. “What the tubercles do is make the fan quieter, more efficient, and they’re better at pushing down […]
Learn to make your own welcome mat with a customized message using the step-by-step tutorial at Your Home & Garden online. [via] Link.
These handmade wool felted pebbles are strung together to make a rug by South African designer Ronel Jordaan. They’re so deceiving! – [via] Link. Related: Livingstones – stuffed stones on MAKE – Link.
Heidi Kenney shows us how to make this delightful mushroom wreath, perfect for adorning your front door this Spring. Link. Related: • Vintage Button Wreath – Link. • Felted Recycled Sweater Wreath – Link. • HOW TO – Make a Succulent Wreath – Link.
Drawn posted about Eugene and Louise Bakery in Belgium that makes great characters out of marzipan. Check out the Marzipan treat gallery on their site. [via] Link.
Shawnee of Life with Monkey recently knit up this colorful dishcloth using the Ballband Dishcloth pattern from Kaye Gardiner and Ann Shaye’s Mason-Dixon Knitting book. You can make one too, since Canadian Living shares the pattern for free! [via] Link.
Randy made this super simple (and elegant, I think) picture frame from string, paper, tape, and paperclips. – Link. Related: Recycled Valentine’s Candy Box Picture Frame – Link. LED Popsicle stick picture frame – Link.
